1. KENETH RHODES Near-Field Communications NFC

2. Near-Field Communication NFC is a technology that is built as an extension of the passive RF readers used for access control. The standard utilized is the ISO/IEC 18092 Communication speeds range from 106kBd up to 424kBd Maximum range is 10cm or about 4 inches

3. pros cons Personal usage  Can be tailored for individual applications Instant access to information desired Many application on one device Slower communication Security Near-Field Communication

4. Organizations and Corporations NFC Forum Non-profit organization 150 member groups GSM Association “The GSMA’s mission is to create value for operators and the mobile industry in the provision of services for the benefit of end users, so that those users can readily and affordably connect to and use the services they desire, anywhere, anytime.” StoLPaN Offers e-training in NFC http://www.stolpan.eu/elearni ng/demo.htmlhttp://www.stolpan.eu/elearni ng/demo.html Over-C http://www.over- c.com/webpage.asp?pid=198&pa ge=NFC%20Clientshttp://www.over- c.com/webpage.asp?pid=198&pa ge=NFC%20Clients

5. What NFC can do for the future Not just a cell phone Not just a smart card Not just a credit or debit card Not just a photo holder But one device that will be an all-in-one device such as a “Digital Wallet”